Supply Chain

Superior Hydrovac Acquires Delta Daylighting, Expands Houston Footprint

Houston – October 05, 2026 -- Superior Hydrovac has acquired Delta Daylighting, a Houston-based hydrovac and daylighting services provider, expanding the hydrovac operating capacity of parent company Peak Utility Services Group in one of the nation's most active utility infrastructure markets.

Deal expands Peak's hydrovac capacity in the Houston market

The acquisition adds Delta's management team, employees, and longstanding customer relationships to Superior Hydrovac's existing platform. Delta's operations will be fully integrated into Superior Hydrovac, giving the combined entity access to Superior's operating infrastructure, safety programs, and customer base.

METLEN Signs Second Gallium Supply Deal With Japanese Chemical Firm

Athens, Greece – October 05, 2026 -- METLEN has signed a long-term commercial agreement with a major Japanese chemical company covering up to 16% of its total annual gallium production, marking the second such supply deal announced for output from its Greek production facility, currently under construction.

Second deal pushes METLEN toward full sellout of 50MT annual gallium capacity

The agreement is the second strategic gallium supply arrangement disclosed by METLEN, reinforcing international demand for a non-Chinese source of the critical raw material. Commercial terms were not disclosed. With this new contract, METLEN says it is almost certain that its entire planned production of 50 metric tons per annum will be sold out months before commercial production begins in the third quarter of 2027.

SEI Group Acquires Utah Insulation Installer Greenhome Specialties

Doraville, Ga. – October 05, 2026 -- SEI Group LLC has acquired Greenhome Specialties, Inc., marking its first expansion into Utah and pushing its acquisition total to 17 businesses since a February 2021 recapitalization with Quad-C Management, Inc.

Greenhome brings fiberglass and spray foam installation expertise to SEI's Utah debut

Greenhome, founded in 2011 and based in West Haven, UT, installs fiberglass, spray foam and other insulation products for single-family and multi-family residential projects as well as light commercial new construction. The company operates across greater Salt Lake City, throughout Utah and in several neighboring states. Owner Kyle Tolman will remain president of Greenhome following the deal.

SONiC Foundation Adds Lenovo, NADDOD, NEXAI as AI Networking Demands Grow

San Francisco – October 05, 2026 -- The SONiC Foundation, the open source network operating system hosted under the Linux Foundation, has added Lenovo, NADDOD and Zhanwang (NEXAI) as General Members, expanding its industry base ahead of the OCP Global Summit 2026 in San Jose.

Three networking specialists join SONiC as AI infrastructure strains bandwidth and latency requirements

The additions bring expertise spanning networking silicon, hardware platforms, high-speed interconnects and enterprise infrastructure deployments. SONiC Foundation officials cited rising demands from AI, high-performance computing, cloud and data center operators for greater network bandwidth, reliability and observability as the driver behind the expansion.

KMM Group Adds Operations, Finance Leaders After RS2 Investment

United States – – October 05, 2026 -- Medical device contract manufacturer KMM Group has named Amy Goff and Erica Blake to senior leadership roles, deepening its operational and financial bench as the company expands production capacity following a platform investment from RS2 Healthcare Partners.

KMM strengthens leadership after July 2026 CEO appointment and RS2 investment

The hires follow J. Mark King's July 2026 appointment as president and CEO and the completion of RS2 Healthcare Partners' platform investment in KMM. King said the additions align with KMM's expansion plans, citing Goff's operations and supply chain background and Blake's finance experience in complex manufacturing transitions.

Basware Completes Acquisition of Fraud Prevention Firm Trustpair

Paris – October 05, 2026 -- Basware, the global leader in Invoice Lifecycle Management, has completed its acquisition of payment fraud prevention platform Trustpair, finalizing a deal first announced in August 2026.

Basware extends invoice oversight to the point of payment

The acquisition closes a gap in enterprise finance controls: an invoice can be authentic, accurate and fully approved, yet still result in a fraudulent payment if the associated supplier bank account is compromised. Basware's platform validates that an invoice obligation is legitimate and compliant; Trustpair now adds verification that the supplier is genuine, the bank account matches that supplier, and funds reach the intended destination.

Riyadh to Host Future Minerals Forum 2027 as Deals Top $75.2B

Riyadh – October 05, 2026 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has confirmed the sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) will run from 12–14 January 2027 in Riyadh under the theme "Global Collaboration for Resilient Mineral Supply."

Fifth edition drew 21,500 participants and $26.7 billion in deals

The January 2026 edition attracted government representatives from 91 countries and more than 64 governmental and non-governmental organizations, alongside 21,500 participants from 175 countries. That edition produced 132 agreements and MoUs valued at more than USD26.7 billion (SAR100 billion). Across five editions, FMF has now generated 398 agreements and MoUs worth over USD75.2 billion (SAR282 billion).

Alfa Laval to Fully Integrate Desmet by July 2027

Lund, Sweden – October 05, 2026 -- Alfa Laval has initiated full integration of Desmet, the process engineering specialist it acquired in 2022, with completion targeted for July 2027.

Alfa Laval merges Desmet into its Food & Pharma Division after four years as a standalone unit

Desmet, including its RoseDowns and Stolz brands, has operated separately since Alfa Laval's 2022 acquisition. The company will now be absorbed into Alfa Laval's Business Unit Process Engineering Solutions, with the Desmet name retained as a product and process technology brand rather than a standalone entity.

NX Group Adds 5-Day US Delivery to Ocean Fast Track Service

Tokyo – October 05, 2026 -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. has launched "US 5-Day Cross," a new delivery option guaranteeing nationwide U.S. delivery within five days from the Port of Los Angeles, as an expansion of its "NX Ocean Fast Track" ocean freight service.

Panama Canal restrictions and rail delays push NX Group to speed up U.S. inland delivery

Navigation restrictions at the Panama Canal caused by climate change, combined with geopolitical risks and delays in U.S. rail transport, have lengthened ocean freight lead times to North America. NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS built "US 5-Day Cross" to address growing demand for faster, more secure transport after cargo arrives in the United States, supporting customers' business continuity planning.

ACG Completes Six-Jet 737-8 Delivery Run to Royal Air Maroc

Newport Beach – October 05, 2026 -- Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has delivered the sixth Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Compagnie Nationale Royal Air Maroc, completing a six-aircraft orderbook commitment within a six-month window in 2026.

ACG closes out full six-jet order to Royal Air Maroc within six months

The delivery marks the final unit in a batch of six Boeing 737-8s that ACG committed to lease to the Moroccan carrier during 2026. Carter A. White, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of ACG, said the pace of deliveries reflected close coordination between the lessor and the airline.